He lowered his head and looked at the clothes on his body, which were indeed dirty and might carry the scent of sweat. He missed his adoptive mother dearly, casting a reluctant glance at her, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart. "Okay, I'll go change. I'm sorry, adoptive father, I'm sorry, adoptive mother. It was my rudeness."
After speaking, he hurried away.
Yun Yueyin watched Gu Xiaofeng run off and said thoughtfully, "Your Highness, Elder Yin said Xiaofeng has learned poison techniques very well."
"If he has indeed learned them very well, this king wouldn't mind letting the people of the capital know he is my adopted son, giving him a rightful status," Zhan Ming said with a light smile.
He never lacked people he could use.
Yun Yueyin smiled and nodded, "Next time Your Highness wants to poison the military camp, you can use the poisons developed by Xiaofeng. Perhaps they won't be easily detoxified."
She understood very well what Zhan Ming needed.
She also knew clearly that Gu Xiaofeng depended on her and trusted her completely. He wasn't her son anyway; he was Yun Shu's son. She could use him however she pleased.
"Oh? This king had forgotten. He is just a child and not easily guarded against. In that case, this king must give him an identity even more," Zhan Ming's eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp glint.
A moment later.
Gu Xiaofeng, now wearing clean clothes, hurried back.
Two things had happened in front of the General's mansion today, and he really wanted to ask his adoptive mother again.
After changing, Gu Xiaofeng's small face was clean, his features exceptionally stunning, almost too beautiful.
His features seemed to have developed more recently.
He looked even more like Yun Shu!
A cold light flickered deep in Yun Yueyin's eyes, and she opened her arms to him. "Come, Xiaofeng, come here. Let adoptive mother hug you. I haven't seen you for these past two days, adoptive mother misses you?"
"I miss adoptive mother too!" Gu Xiaofeng said.
Yun Yueyin smiled. Although Zhan Xiaoli, who was raised by Prince Ye, had a peculiar temper and couldn't be used by her now, Gu Xiaofeng could be utilized to his fullest!
"Adoptive mother, is that bad woman in the General's mansion really, really bad?" Gu Xiaofeng asked.
Yun Yueyin's face turned cold. "Why do you ask?"
"The gatekeeper of the General's mansion gave me silver, saying it was from the bad woman," Gu Xiaofeng thought for a moment and recounted the incident.
A cold glint flashed in Yun Yueyin's eyes. "She's merely trying to buy a good reputation with silver. Xiaofeng, you've always been smart. Remember, you can't be deceived by small favors."
Gu Xiaofeng nodded. "Mm!"
Looking at Gu Xiaofeng's obedient demeanor, Yun Yueyin smiled and said, "Don't go to the General's mansion for these past two days. After a few days, Your Highness will announce to the world that he will officially recognize you as his adopted son. You will have many rightful opportunities to see her in the future."
"Mm!" Gu Xiaofeng immediately stood up and respectfully bowed to Zhan Ming. "Thank you, adoptive father!"
Zhan Ming was very satisfied with Gu Xiaofeng's obedience. "Mm."
Yun Yueyin didn't want to hold Gu Xiaofeng for long, but she found a good excuse. "Xiaofeng, you should go back to your room to rest. Adoptive mother and adoptive father are about to go into the palace."
"...Okay." Gu Xiaofeng was somewhat reluctant.
Lately, his adoptive mother had been speaking to him less and less.
...
Qin Residence.
Yun Shu traveled by carriage.
She arrived silently at the back door of the Qin Residence.
Someone was already waiting at the back door.
They opened the door and invited Yun Shu inside.
Jing Heng did not go in; he sat in the carriage, observing his surroundings.
After Yun Shu followed the servants into the Qin Residence, she took in everything about the mansion, a bright spark flashing in her eyes.
This was her first time at the Qin Residence.
Although she was friends with Old Master Qin, a friend across generations, and knew he had a residence in the capital, she had never imagined that what Old Master Qin called a small residence would be so luxurious.
It was enough to show that Old Master Qin was very wealthy.
Also, was Old Master Qin too low-key?
Before, he had even shed tears in front of her, saying he was lonely, with few relatives, only one grandson, but that grandson wasn't like him, and they barely spoke a few words. He was incredibly lonely.
At first, she thought his loneliness stemmed from poverty.
Then, her perception was overturned. He was too wealthy; the loneliness of being at the top was chilling.
A loneliness that ordinary people couldn't understand.
Not far away.
Old Master Qin walked over quickly to personally greet Yun Shu. "You're finally here!"
"I had something yesterday, and took a short nap at noon," Yun Shu explained.
Upon hearing this, Old Master Qin said, "Why didn't you sleep longer?"
"I was eager to come and treat your grandson, who is disheartened and unfulfilled," Yun Shu said with a smile.
Old Master Qin laughed heartily. "My grandson can't compare to you. Your sleep is more important! He's been in a slump for several years; he won't miss this day or half a day."
Yun Shu had some doubts, wondering if Old Master Qin's grandson wasn't his biological grandson.
"Oh, and don't worry, I didn't tell him you are a divine doctor. I just said you are a renowned physician who cured my insomnia! However, my grandson knows you, so I strictly warned him. He is not allowed to be too surprised when he sees you, nor is he allowed to question your medical skills. If he dares to question your medical skills, I will be the first to disagree!" Old Master Qin said with a show of loyalty.
Comparing his grandson to his friend.
There was no comparison.
Yun Shu smiled and nodded. "Alright."
Anyone who lived in the capital probably knew her name, Yun Shu.
They might even doubt her medical skills upon seeing her.
Or perhaps they would mistake her for a swindler.
For example, Zhan Tianye had always been wary of her, doubting her medical skills, yet she had saved him twice when he had gotten into trouble.
With Old Master Qin having given advance notice, today would likely go smoothly.
The Qin Residence was impossibly large.
She walked with Old Master Qin, chatting as they went.
After about fifteen minutes, they reached a room door.
"We're here," Old Master Qin, always healthy, found these walks no trouble at all and didn't even gasp for breath.
Yun Shu nodded.
At this moment, someone walked over from the side.
He said to Old Master Qin, "Old Master."
Then he reached out to push the door.
Yun Shu heard a familiar voice and immediately turned her head to look.
Upon seeing, she was shocked!
Damn it!
Qiu Lu?!
She suddenly grabbed Old Master Qin's arm. "Old Master Qin, who is your grandson?!"
What a coincidence!
Qiu Lu initially kept his gaze straight ahead, showing utmost respect.
It was an instruction from Old Master Qin beforehand, who had said the renowned physician they invited was a woman and must be treated with utmost respect!
However, upon hearing the question, he suddenly looked at Yun Shu and was utterly stunned. "Second Miss Yun! It's you?!"
The divine doctor Old Master Qin spoke of was Second Miss Yun!
Moreover, the remarkably skilled young friend that Old Master Qin had always mentioned was also Second Miss Yun!
Qiu Lu quickly realized his mind had gone blank from shock!
Old Master Qin, not expecting the shock from both Yun Shu and Qiu Lu, quickly said, "Everyone else calls him Prince Ye. When I'm in a good mood, I call him grandson; when I'm in a bad mood, I just call him Chu Tianye."
The next moment, the door opened.
A handsome face in a wheelchair appeared before them.